07.11.07
Posted in Summer Reading Blog Project, Uncategorized at 6:19 pm by mrsfarnum
Did you know that there were at least 12 dogs kenneled and traveling on the Titanic’s maiden voyage before sinking??? As a dog lover, I was very interested to learn of their fate and survival. In this book, White Star: A Dog on the Titanic, Marty Crisp writes about a fictional dog based on his own research of the Titanic and his love of dogs. If you are a fellow dog lover and interested in this history of the Titanic, this is the book for you!
If you’ve chosen this book for your summer reading project, simply use the Summer Reading Blog Directions, click on the comment link below and begin writing your very own blog entry. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Mrs. Farnum at cpmfarnum@cox.net.
Happy Summer!!
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Posted in Blogroll, Summer Reading Blog Project at 12:07 am by mrsfarnum
In my opinion, Richard Peck is “the king” of writing historical fiction novels for middle school students. He creates the perfect blend of wacky characters and historically correct settings with just enough creativity to make learning more about history fun/interesting.
A Long Way from Chicago is a short novel written by Peck introducing a family he continues to write about in A Year Down Yonder. The book itself depicts what life was like during The Great Depression.
If you’ve chosen to read A Long Way from Chicago for your summer reading assignment, simply use your Summer Reading Blog Directions (summerreadingassignment6th20076.pdf), click on the comments link below and begin writing your very own reading blog. Should you have any questions, email Mrs. Farnum: cpmfarnum@cox.net.
Happy Summer!
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07.10.07
Posted in Blogroll, Summer Reading Blog Project at 11:57 pm by mrsfarnum
If you’re looking for a quick-paced, fun summer read — hoot is the book for you! You may just find yourself a Carl Hiaasen fan — just like me!
If you like what you read, you may even want to move on to other Hiaasen books, like Flush.
If you’ve chosen to read Hoot for your summer reading assignment, simply use your Summer Reading Blog Directions, click on the comment link below and begin writing your very own blog entry. Should you have any questions, please email Mrs. Farnum at home: cpmfarnum@cox.net.Happy Summer!
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Posted in Summer Reading Blog Project, Uncategorized at 11:44 pm by mrsfarnum
Hitting the shelves July 20th, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows could possibly be the most eagerly awaited book release ever. If you are as excited as I am about this book, you will likely stay up late at night devouring this next book in the Harry Potter Series.
If you’ve chosen to read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for your summer reading assignment, simply use your Summer Reading Blog Directions, click on the comment link below and begin writing your very own summer reading blog entry. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Mrs. Farnum at home: cpmfarnum@cox.net.
Happy Summer!
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Posted in Blogroll, Summer Reading Blog Project at 11:33 pm by mrsfarnum
Granny Torelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech is a great short read highlighting the relationship between a twelve year old girl, her grandmother and the boy next door. This book will compliment two of our class novels this year — Walk Two Moons and Love That Dog — both by Sharon Creech. Expect to be hungry by the end of the book!
If you’ve chosen to read Granny Torelli Makes Soup for your summer reading blog assignment, simply use your Summer Reading Blog Directions and click on the comment button below to begin writing your very own blog entry.
Happy Summer!!
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07.08.07
Posted in Blogroll, Summer Reading Blog Project at 8:58 pm by mrsfarnum
Al Capone Does My Shirts is a historical fiction novel which depicts a boy’s struggles while giving a very accurate picture of life on Alcatraz Island and the characters who called it home in the late 1930s. I recommend this book to those of you who enjoy learning about history and have an interest in Al Capone and his likes. Because of its content (family matters and mobster characters), this novel would be a great choice for those of you who like to read and discuss books with your parents. Parents — you will enjoy this book.
If you’ve chosen to read Al Capone Does My Shirts for your summer reading project, use your summer reading blog directions and click on the comment button below to write your very own blog entry. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Farnum at cpmfarnum@cox.net.
Happy Summer!
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Posted in Blogroll, Summer Reading Blog Project at 8:43 pm by mrsfarnum
According to a book review written by Susan Harrison, Artemis Fowl, “[Artemis Fowl includes] Fantastic stuff from beginning to end, Artemis Fowl is a rip-roaring, 21st-century romp of the highest order. The author has let his imagination run riot by combining folklore, fantasy, and a fistful of high-tech funk in an outrageously devilish book that could well do for fairies what Harry Potter has done for wizardry. But be warned: this is no gentle frolic, so don’t be fooled by the fairy subject matter. Instead, what we have here is well-written, sophisticated, rough ‘n’ tumble storytelling with enough high-octane attitude to make it a seriously cool read for anyone over the age of 10. ” I couldn’t agree more.
If you’ve chosen to read Artemis Fowl for your summer reading project, use the Summer Reading Blog Directions and click on the comment button below to write your very own blog entry. Should you have any questions, please email Mrs. Farnum at cpmfarnum@cox.net.
Happy Summer!
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Posted in Blogroll, Summer Reading Blog Project at 8:29 pm by mrsfarnum
Gary Paulsen has written many short stories and novels for middle school students to include….
My Life in Dog Years
The Island
How Angel Peterson Got His Name
Lawn Boy — just released June 12th!!
If you’ve chosen to read one of Gary Paulsen’s books for your summer reading project, use your Summer Reading Blog Directions and click on the comment button below to write a blog entry. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Mrs. Farnum at cpmfarnum@cox.net.
Happy Summer!
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